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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.88, 2,498.95 and 693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.88, 2,498.95 and 693.66 is: 1,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.88 : 2,498.95 = 693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.88/2,498.95 = 693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.88x = 2,498.95 × 693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.88x = 1,733,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,431.90/1,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.93

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